In 2011, multiple members of the Megel family were in a deadly crash on U.S. 50 involving a semi-truck. That crash injured Nick Megel’s father and daughter and killed his mother. When the Megels hired Craig, Kelley & Faultless to take their case, it was discovered that the semi that…
Cedar R. Abadie is uniquely qualified to mediate cases that involve collisions with commercial motor vehicles. She understands the legal issues, coverage issues and the nuances of these cases. She mediates these cases all across the country through her company, Iron Resolution Services. Cedar, an attorney for over 20 years,…
The trucking industry has utilized non-domiciled commercial drivers to fill gaps caused by recruitment challenges and high turnover for over a decade, resulting in foreign-born drivers making up 18% of those operating commercial motor vehicles by the end of 2025. Since the beginning of 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety…
Semi tractor-trailers are loaded with cargo every day to transport goods all across the country – sometimes multiple loads a day. Missouri in particular is a key logistics state, with federal transportation statistics showing that it hosts tens of millions of semi-trucks annually. These drivers and their commercial motor vehicles…
In order to drive a commercial motor vehicle, like a semi-truck, aspiring drivers are required to earn their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Previously, those seeking a CDL would be required to attend a state-licensed CDL school and participate in a comprehensive training program to ensure they fully understand how to…
Negligent entrustment occurs when a trucking company allows an unsafe, unqualified, or poorly trained driver to operate one of its commercial motor vehicles. If the driver causes a commercial vehicle accident, the company may be liable for allowing them to drive a dangerous vehicle despite warning signs that they could…
On Aug. 10, attorneys, paralegals, members of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) and other legal professionals from Indiana and beyond will gather in Noblesville for the third annual “Winning Truck Wreck Cases” seminar. Those who wish to attend must register online prior to the seminar. The event will take…
Interstate 70 in Indiana is home to a high volume of semi crashes, with a total of 90 accidents involving semi-trucks in 2025 on the stretch of the interstate between Terre Haute and Indianapolis, resulting in 117 injuries and two fatalities, according to preliminary data from Semicrashmap.com. Of those 90…
When the negligence of a trucking company results in serious injury or wrongful death, they should face the consequences of their actions. But what happens when these carriers manage to evade penalties? For those that violate federal safety standards, they are often met with several interventions from the Federal Motor…
Building your law firm’s reputation is crucial to your practice; reputation shows potential clients exactly the kind of firm you are and what they can expect if you’re hired. And now, as legal marketing becomes more and more saturated in the digital age, building a reputation that resonates with clients…